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Viola 'Butterfly Wings'

Family Violaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 20 cm (4 - 8 in)
Spread 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Viola 'Butterfly Wings' (perennial pansy) yields faded fuchsia and fragrant blossoms during early spring to late fall. This plant has evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Viola 'Butterfly Wings' (perennial pansy) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.